Houghton Surname Project

Edith Ethel Spencer¹

F, #78361, b. 21 January 1917, d. 1 April 2012

Family: Melvin Lester Houghton b. 9 Jun 1913, d. 21 Oct 1982

Marriage*: Edith Ethel Spencer married Melvin Lester Houghton, son of James M. Houghton and Nellie H. Spensley, on Oct 14, 1939 at Owosso, MI, USA.^1,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 21, 1917

Bentley, MI, USA, age 22 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Oct 14, 1939

Owosso, MI, USA^1,2

1950 US Census

1950

Bath, MI, USA, age 36, farmer; next door to brother Floyd and father James

Death

Apr 1, 2012

Lansing Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI, USA²

Obituary

Apr 8, 2012

Edith Ethel Houghton Lansing Edith Ethel Houghton, age 95 of Lansing, MI passed away at Lansing Sparrow Hospital on Sunday April 1, 2012. Memorial services will be held at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Laingsburg on Saturday April 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jeff Howe will officiate with burial to follow at Rose Cemetery in Bath. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 hour before the service. Edith was born in Bentley, MI on January 21, 1917, the daughter of Earl Profit & Lorena (Dodge) Spencer. She graduated from Owosso High School in 1936. She married Melvin Houghton on October 14, 1939 in Owosso, MI. He predeceased her October 21, 1982. Edith was a homemaker, raising her four children and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, cooking and reading. She is survived by her children; David Houghton of Lewiston, MI, Lynn Houghton of Tamarack, MN, June (Robert) Ringle of Laingsburg, MI and Donna (Robert) Anderson of Lansing, MI, 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren and her brother Nathan (Marianne) Spencer of Owosso. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, 7 brothers and 1 sister. Memorials are suggested to Parkinson's Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Published in Lansing State Journal on April 8, 2012²

Burial

Rose Cemetery, Bath, Clinton Co., MI, USA

ParentsD

Earl Profit & Lorena (Dodge) Spencer

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Laurie Houghton Ward, Nov.27, 2004.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx

Janet Sue Fisk¹

F, #78362, b. 21 August 1943, d. 20 November 2011

Family: David Earl Houghton b. 28 Mar 1940

Marriage*: Janet Sue Fisk married David Earl Houghton, son of Melvin Lester Houghton and Edith Ethel Spencer, on Apr 4, 1959.³
Divorce*: Janet Sue Fisk and David Earl Houghton were divorced.

Christine Houghton³ b. 1959
Laurie Houghton³ b. 25 Feb 1961
Richard Houghton³ b. 1962
Joseph Houghton³ b. 4 May 1963

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 21, 1943

Gratiot Co., MI, USA²

Marriage

Apr 4, 1959

Divorce

Death

Nov 20, 2011

Lansing, MI, USA, age 68¹

Burial

Nov 21, 2011

Roselawn Cemetery, Perry, MI, USA

Obituary

Nov 27, 2011

Llansing, MI, USA, Janet Sue Houghton, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 after a couragious fight against liver disease. She was born in Gratiot County, MI on August 21, 1943 to Melvin and Mary (Follett) Fisk. Janet was a skilled quilter and member of the Red Hat Society of Sleepy Hollow. After retiring from the State of Michigan and Accident Fund of Michigan in 2006, Janet continued her aspirations to quilt, travel and spend time with family and friends. Janet is survived by her partner, Clyde Welch, her children, Christine (Jeffrey) Dunkel, Laurie (Dean) Ward, Richard Houghton and Joseph (JoEllen) Houghton, her grandchildren, Dale (M'Lissa) Clark, Luther (Shirin) Clark, Stephanie Hubble, Melissa (David) Huff, Corey Ward, Jamie (Drew) Spencer, Sarah (James) Dunkel-Jackson, Robert Ward, Krista (Matt) Stack, Brian Dunkel and Jacob Houghton, her great-grandchildren, Marissa, Preston, James, Colton, Jonah, Candice, Cale and Hazel, her twin sister Janice Rich, her brother, Jack (Leanne) Fisk, several nieces and nephews and many special friends. A graveside ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Perry followed by a celebration of Janet's life directly following the graveside ceremony at Perry Township Hall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Lansing-Stoneleigh Residence 4052 Legacy Parkway, Suite 200, Lansing, Michigan 48911. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Published in Lansing State Journal on November 27, 2011²

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx
[S415] E-mail from Laurie Houghton Ward, Nov.27, 2004.

Christine Houghton¹

F, #78363, b. 1959

Father*: David Earl Houghton¹ b. 28 Mar 1940
Mother*: Janet Sue Fisk¹ b. 21 Aug 1943, d. 20 Nov 2011

Family: Jeffrey Dunkel

Marriage*: Christine Houghton married Jeffrey Dunkel.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1959

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Laurie Houghton Ward, Nov.27, 2004.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx

Richard Houghton¹

M, #78364, b. 1962

Father*: David Earl Houghton¹ b. 28 Mar 1940
Mother*: Janet Sue Fisk¹ b. 21 Aug 1943, d. 20 Nov 2011

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1962

Living

2011

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Laurie Houghton Ward, Nov.27, 2004.

Joseph Houghton¹

M, #78365, b. 4 May 1963

Father*: David Earl Houghton¹ b. 28 Mar 1940
Mother*: Janet Sue Fisk¹ b. 21 Aug 1943, d. 20 Nov 2011

Family: Jo Ellen (?) b. 5 Apr 1954, d. 21 Jan 2020

Marriage*: Joseph Houghton married Jo Ellen (?)²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 4, 1963

Marriage

Living

2011

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Laurie Houghton Ward, Nov.27, 2004.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx

George Thomas Houghton¹

M, #78366, b. 11 July 1882, d. 1952

Family: Anna Louise Goff b. c 1876, d. 1948

Marriage*: George Thomas Houghton married Anna Louise Goff on circa 1901 age 21 and 25; mar 9 y in 1910 census.³

Elizabeth Houghton⁸ b. c 1902
Winfred A. Houghton⁹ b. c 1904

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 11, 1882

NY, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 56 in 1940 census^2,1

Marriage

circa 1901

age 21 and 25; mar 9 y in 1910 census³

1910 Census

1910

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 28, felt factory felt worker; and sisters in law Elizabeth and Mary Goll⁴

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 36, shoeworker¹

1920 Census

1920

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 36, felt worker, felters company⁵

1930 Census

1930

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 48, a felt works machine operator²

1940 Census

1940

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 56, felt mfg machinist⁶

Death

1952

⁷

Burial

Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, USA⁷

Duplicate

ParentsS

father born in MA, mother born in PA in 1910 & 1920 census; father born in PA, mother born in NY in 1930 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1712044.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167
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[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167
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[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 1, Broome, New York; Roll: T624_925; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4;
line 56, dwl 35-105-126.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 11, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1086; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 54; line 89, dwl 31-111-159.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: T627_2499; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4-23; line 31, dwl 35.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167
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[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167

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Anna Louise Goff^1,2

F, #78367, b. circa 1876, d. 1948

Family: George Thomas Houghton b. 11 Jul 1882, d. 1952

Marriage*: Anna Louise Goff married George Thomas Houghton on circa 1901 age 21 and 25; mar 9 y in 1910 census.¹

Elizabeth Houghton⁷ b. c 1902
Winfred A. Houghton⁸ b. c 1904

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1876

NY, USA, age 34 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; age 66, PA, in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1901

age 21 and 25; mar 9 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 28, felt factory felt worker; and sisters in law Elizabeth and Mary Goll²

1920 Census

1920

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 36, felt worker, felters company³

Occupation

1920

cigar box factory paperer

1930 Census

1930

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 48, a felt works machine operator⁴

1940 Census

1940

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 56, felt mfg machinist⁵

Death

1948

Binghamton, NY, USA⁶

Obituary

Nov 16, 1948

MRS. ANNA LOUISE HOUGHTON died at 7:40 a. m. Tuesday in Binghamton. She is survived by her husband, George; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Kretzer and Miss Winifred Houghton, all of Binghamton; two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Goff and Mrs. Robert Ellis, both of Port Dickinson; three brothers, John Goff of New York City, Edward Goff of Rochester and James Goff of Vestal. She was a member of Rosary Society of St. Patrick's Church. The body was re-

Burial

Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, USA⁶

ParentsD

father born in NJ, mother born in Ireland in 1910 census; father born in NY, mother born in Ireland, in 1920 census parents born in NY in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167
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[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 1, Broome, New York; Roll: T624_925; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4;
line 56, dwl 35-105-126.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 11, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1086; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 54; line 89, dwl 31-111-159.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167
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[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: T627_2499; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4-23; line 31, dwl 35.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167
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[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167

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Elizabeth Houghton¹

F, #78368, b. circa 1902

Father*: George Thomas Houghton² b. 11 Jul 1882, d. 1952
Mother*: Anna Louise Goff² b. c 1876, d. 1948

Family: Gene Kretzer b. c 1900, d. b 1950

Marriage*: Elizabeth Houghton married Gene Kretzer.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1902

NY, USA, age 8 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 11, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1086; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 54; line 89, dwl 31-111-159.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167
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[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: T627_2499; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4-23; line 31, dwl 35.

Winfred A. Houghton^1,2

F, #78369, b. circa 1904

Father*: George Thomas Houghton¹ b. 11 Jul 1882, d. 1952
Mother*: Anna Louise Goff¹ b. c 1876, d. 1948

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1904

NY, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

shoe factory worker

1950 US Census

1950

Binghamton, FL, USA, Bessie, age 47, widow, shoe factory laborer; Winifred, age 45, single, hotel elevator operator

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1406; Enumeration
District: 16; sheet 6B; line 79; dwl 9-3-167

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[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 1, Broome, New York; Roll: T624_925; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4;
line 56, dwl 35-105-126.

Lura A. Bush¹

F, #78370, b. 22 September 1871, d. 20 March 1947

Family: John Joseph Houghton b. 26 May 1877, d. 17 Jun 1963

Marriage*: Lura A. Bush married John Joseph Houghton on Jun 10, 1903 at Binghamton, NY, USA, age 24 and 30; mar 7 y in 1910 census.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 22, 1871

Susquehanna Co., PA, USA, age 38 in 1910 census; age 48 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Jun 10, 1903

Binghamton, NY, USA, age 24 and 30; mar 7 y in 1910 census²

1920 Census

1920

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 42, sporting goods mfg co. cutter; and father in law Caleb Bush, 84, wd, PA³

Occupation

1920

broker's office stenographer

1940 Census

1940

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 63, sporting goods garment cutter⁴

Death

Mar 20, 1947

Burial

Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, Broome Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in PA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 6, Broome, New York; Roll: T624_925; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 19;
line 1, dwl 3-184-243.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 26; sheet 11B; line 78; dwl 245-211-282
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[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton Ward 5, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1086; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 25; line 21, dwl 245-44-82.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: T627_2500; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-41; line 32, dwl 245.

James Houghton¹

M, #78371, b. circa 1859

Father*: (?) Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1859

NY, USA, age 70 in 1930 census¹

ParentsS

father born in NY, mother born in PA¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 30; page 237; sheet 12A; line 7; dwl 315-272-284
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(?) Houghton

M, #78372

Family:

James Houghton b. c 1859
Lenora Houghton¹ b. c 1865

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 30; page 237; sheet 12A; line 7; dwl 315-272-284

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Lenora Houghton¹

F, #78373, b. circa 1865

Father*: (?) Houghton¹

Family: Robert Foy b. c 1865

Marriage*: Lenora Houghton married Robert Foy on circa 1885.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1865

NY, USA, age 65 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1885

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 30; page 237; sheet 12A; line 7; dwl 315-272-284

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[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 30; page 237; sheet 12A; line 7; dwl 315-272-284
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Robert Foy¹

M, #78374, b. circa 1865

Family: Lenora Houghton b. c 1865

Marriage*: Robert Foy married Lenora Houghton, daughter of (?) Houghton, on circa 1885.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1865

NY, USA, age 65 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1885

1930 Census

1930

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, James Houghton, 70, brother in law; Robert Foy, 65, railroad conductor²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 30; page 237; sheet 12A; line 7; dwl 315-272-284
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[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 30; page 237; sheet 12A; line 7; dwl 315-272-284
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Helen L. (?)¹

F, #78375, b. June 1877, d. 1956

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun, 1877

NY, USA, age 22 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 42 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census²

1900 Census

1900

St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, USA, age 27, salesman³

1910 Census

1910

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 30, a lawyer⁴

1920 Census

1920

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 47, book company proprietor⁵

1930 Census

1930

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 54, a commercial sign credit man

1940 Census

1940

St. Peterburg, Pinellas Co., FL, USA, age 67, none⁶

Burial

Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, USA

Death

1956

ParentsD

parents born in Irish Free State in 1930 census; parents born in NY in 1900 & 1920 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration District: 32; page 242; sheet 1A; line 40; dwl 33-5-9.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , St Paul Ward 9, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T623 786; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 138; line 10, dwl 624.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 1, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T624_315; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 69; line 37, dwl 405-124-142.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_342; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1468; line 43, dwl 927-44-154.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida; Roll: T627_609; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 52-16; line 39, dwl 820.

Ethel Mae Houghten^1,2

F, #78376, b. 27 March 1906, d. 1 January 1936

Father*: John William Houghten¹ b. Apr 1860, d. 2 Sep 1938
Mother*: Jane Sullivan¹ b. Jan 1863, d. 19 Nov 1948

Family 1: Dwight Rankin b. 1907, d. 14 Nov 1954

Marriage*: Ethel Mae Houghten married Dwight Rankin on Apr 11, 1925 at Detroit, MI, USA.¹

Mary Jane Rankin¹ b. c 1927

Family 2: (?) Fall

Marriage: Ethel Mae Houghten married (?) Fall.¹

Esie Fern Fall¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 27, 1906

Redford, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 12 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

Apr 11, 1925

Detroit, MI, USA¹

Death

Jan 1, 1936

Detroit, MI, USA¹

Duplicate

MI, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Esie Fern Fall, Nov. 28, 2004.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Dwight Rankin¹

M, #78377, b. 1907, d. 14 November 1954

Family: Ethel Mae Houghten b. 27 Mar 1906, d. 1 Jan 1936

Marriage*: Dwight Rankin married Ethel Mae Houghten, daughter of John William Houghten and Jane Sullivan, on Apr 11, 1925 at Detroit, MI, USA.¹

Mary Jane Rankin¹ b. c 1927

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1907

Marriage

Apr 11, 1925

Detroit, MI, USA¹

Death

Nov 14, 1954

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Esie Fern Fall, Nov. 28, 2004.

Mary Jane Rankin¹

F, #78378, b. circa 1927

Father*: Dwight Rankin¹ b. 1907, d. 14 Nov 1954
Mother*: Ethel Mae Houghten¹ b. 27 Mar 1906, d. 1 Jan 1936

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1927

MI, USA, age 13 in 1940 census¹

1940 Census

1940

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 77, widow, none; census states Mary Jane Houghten is adopted daughter; CJV: have assumed Jennie's granddaughter, whose mother Ethel died in 1938, is this Mary Jane²

Adoption

1940

per 1940 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Esie Fern Fall, Nov. 28, 2004.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01856; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 84-532.

(?) Fall¹

M, #78379

Family: Ethel Mae Houghten b. 27 Mar 1906, d. 1 Jan 1936

Marriage*: (?) Fall married Ethel Mae Houghten, daughter of John William Houghten and Jane Sullivan.¹

Esie Fern Fall¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Esie Fern Fall, Nov. 28, 2004.

Esie Fern Fall¹

F, #78380

Father*: (?) Fall¹
Mother*: Ethel Mae Houghten¹ b. 27 Mar 1906, d. 1 Jan 1936

Family: (?) Mango

Marriage*: Esie Fern Fall married (?) Mango.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Marriage

Address

Nov 28, 2004

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Esie Fern Fall, Nov. 28, 2004.

(?) Mango¹

M, #78381

Family: Esie Fern Fall

Marriage*: (?) Mango married Esie Fern Fall, daughter of (?) Fall and Ethel Mae Houghten.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Esie Fern Fall, Nov. 28, 2004.

Mildred E. Houghton^1,2

F, #78382, b. circa 1904

Father*: Edmund Willington Houghton¹ b. 8 Feb 1871, d. 21 Dec 1947
Mother*: Hattie O. King¹ b. Feb 1871

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1904

NY, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census¹

Occupation

1920

a cigar factory roller

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Roll: T625_1086 Page: 1B ED: 29; line 61, dwl 2-12-16.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , New Baltimore, Greene, New York; Roll: T624_950; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 110;
line 27, dwl 164-175.

Jennie B. Houghton^1,2

F, #78383, b. circa 1906

Father*: Edmund Willington Houghton¹ b. 8 Feb 1871, d. 21 Dec 1947
Mother*: Hattie O. King¹ b. Feb 1871

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1906

NY, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Roll: T625_1086 Page: 1B ED: 29; line 61, dwl 2-12-16.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , New Baltimore, Greene, New York; Roll: T624_950; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 110;
line 27, dwl 164-175.

Lillian Houghton¹

F, #78384, b. 25 July 1915, d. 3 August 1977

Father*: Edmund Willington Houghton¹ b. 8 Feb 1871, d. 21 Dec 1947
Mother*: Hattie O. King¹ b. Feb 1871

Family: Richard Joseph Chase b. 20 Sep 1906

Marriage*: Lillian Houghton married Richard Joseph Chase.

Joseph Edward Chase b. 6 Aug 1934, d. 28 Aug 2007
Joan Marie Chase b. 18 May 1937, d. 26 Jun 2013

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 25, 1915

Coxsackie, NY, USA, age 4 years 6 months in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Death

Aug 3, 1977

Broome Co., NY, USA

Burial

Chenango Valley Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Roll: T625_1086 Page: 1B ED: 29; line 61, dwl 2-12-16.

Grace Houghton¹

F, #78385, b. November 1893

Father*: Edmund Willington Houghton¹ b. 8 Feb 1871, d. 21 Dec 1947
Mother*: Hattie O. King¹ b. Feb 1871

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov, 1893

NY, USA, age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Coeymans, Albany, New York; Roll: T623 1006; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 74; sheet 3B; line 73; dwl 67-71.

Jessie May Houghton^1,2

M, #78386, b. March 1899

Father*: Edmund Willington Houghton¹ b. 8 Feb 1871, d. 21 Dec 1947
Mother*: Hattie O. King¹ b. Feb 1871

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar, 1899

NY, USA, age 1 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Coeymans, Albany, New York; Roll: T623 1006; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 74; sheet 3B; line 73; dwl 67-71.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , New Baltimore, Greene, New York; Roll: T624_950; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 110;
line 27, dwl 164-175.

Edith Houghton¹

F, #78387, b. circa 1885

Father*: (?) Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1885

NY, USA, age 34 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 25, shirt factory operator, boarder²

1920 Census

1920

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 34, single, overall factory operator; sister Anna Nichols, married, 53³

1930 Census

1930

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, Anna, 65, widow, a dressmaker; sister Edith, age 45, women's apparel coat maker¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 42; page 98; sheet 9A; line 14; dwl 21-128-217
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(?) Houghton

M, #78388

Family:

Anna Houghton¹ b. bt 1865 - 1867
Edith Houghton b. c 1885

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

England

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 42; page 98; sheet 9A; line 14; dwl 21-128-217

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Anna Houghton¹

F, #78389, b. between 1865 and 1867

Father*: (?) Houghton¹

Family: (?) Nichols

Marriage*: Anna Houghton married (?) Nichols on circa 1886 age 20.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

between 1865 and 1867

NY, USA, age 53 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1886

age 20

1920 Census

1920

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 34, single, overall factory operator; sister Anna Nichols, married, 53²

Occupation

1920

dept. store seamstress

1930 Census

1930

Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, Anna, 65, widow, a dressmaker; sister Edith, age 45, women's apparel coat maker³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
District: 42; page 98; sheet 9A; line 14; dwl 21-128-217

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[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
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(?) Nichols

M, #78390

Family: Anna Houghton b. bt 1865 - 1867

Marriage*: (?) Nichols married Anna Houghton, daughter of (?) Houghton, on circa 1886 age 20.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

circa 1886

age 20

Pedigree